1959 BMW 600 vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1978 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 BMW 600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2450 mm |